On Friday, June 16, 2023, the District of Columbia Attorney Disciplinary Board issued an order suspending attorney Peter George Angelos on an interim basis. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Peter George Angelos,” with case no. 2023-D047.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of Maryland has rendered a decision regarding the joint petition filed by the parties involved, seeking to transfer attorney Peter George Angelos to disability inactive status along with the parties’ mutual consent. The court’s decision, issued on March 9, 2023, carried significant implications for the legal career of Mr. Angelos.
The joint petition, submitted on March 3, 2023, encountered a hurdle when the court determined that it could not grant the petition under Rule 19-739 without confirmation of approval from the chair of the Attorney Grievance Commission, as mandated by Rule 19-739(c)(1). However, following subsequent action taken by the Bar Counsel, the joint petition was supplemented with a statement confirming the chair’s approval.
Taking into account the supplemented joint petition, the Supreme Court of Maryland has granted the request to transfer Peter George Angelos to disability inactive status. This transfer aligns with the provisions outlined in Rule 19-739(b)(3), signifying a significant change in the attorney’s professional standing.
Consequently, the court has ordered the clerk to remove Peter George Angelos’ name from the register of attorneys. This step is crucial, as it certified his new status and communicates the decision to the client protection fund of the Bar of Maryland, as well as to all clerks of judicial tribunals in the State, adhering to the requirements specified in Maryland Rule 19-761(b).
Furthermore, the court has deemed all documents filed in this case, excluding the present order, to be confidential. The confidential status prohibits their disclosure, except as authorized by applicable rules or specific orders issued by the court. This measure safeguards the privacy and integrity of the legal proceedings surrounding the transfer of Peter George Angelos to disability inactive status.
The decision of the Supreme Court of Maryland regarding the Joint Petition serves as a pivotal moment for attorney Peter George Angelos, signifying a shift in his professional standing and potentially impacting his future legal pursuits. As the legal community awaits further updates, the outcome of this petition is expected to have far-reaching consequences for both Mr. Angelos and the legal landscape of Maryland.
Following this decision of the Maryland Supreme Court, transferring Mr. Angelos to disability status, on June 16, 2023, an order of the DC Attorney Disciplinary Board was released suspending the same from the practice in the state of DC.
Mr. Angelos practices in Baltimore, Maryland. He is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. His info can be found on Linkedin.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
